Chapter 322

The night was hazy, the silver moon like a hook, and sparse starlight dotted the celestial canopy.

Inside the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp, lights blazed, figures moved to and fro, and the neighing of warhorses intertwined with soldiers' shouts to form a painting of war.

Huo Qubing and Ran Min led the Feather Forest Cavalry in a charge like a gust of wind into the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp, iron hooves thundering like lightning, their momentum like a rainbow.

Yet, amidst this night of raging battlefire, another even more splendid battle was unfolding.

In the rear, Commander-in-Chief Wei Qing led the Feather Forest Army, clad in armor, his eyes like torches.

He sat steadily upon his warhorse, the long sword in his hand flashing cold light in the moonlight.

And facing him was the female commander Yan Qifeng of the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp, dressed in red, heroic and spirited, her brow betraying an unyielding heroic aura.

The two armies faced off, the tension reaching its peak.

"Feather Forest Army, charge!"

The Ye Sha Jun Da Ying soldiers shouted in unison, marching forward to meet the Feather Forest Army's charge.

Wei Qing and Yan Qifeng moved through the battlefield, directing their respective troops.

The two armies converged, war drums thundered, and cries of slaughter shook the heavens.

At the outset of battle, Wei Qing ordered the left-wing troops to launch a feint to draw the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's attention.

Wei Qing drew a deep breath, pointed his sword forward, and shouted loudly.

At the same time, Wei Qing also deployed an elite cavalry unit as a strike force, ready at any moment to deliver a deadly blow to the enemy.

The Ye Sha Jun Da Ying, leaderless, indeed fell for the ploy, shifting most of its forces to the left to meet the attack.

Under Wei Qing's coordination, the Feather Forest Army had already made thorough battle preparations.

"Ding! Yan Qifeng's Lady skill activated!"

Lady: Ladies' aspirations match those of men, and beautiful women surpass handsome gentlemen. Female commanders bearing the Lady trait have a chance to awaken, with varying effects per person.

Effect Three: The entire army is inspired; at critical moments, it can greatly boost the army's morale and combat strength, increasing the army's martial value by 2 points. Moreover, when the army is at a disadvantage, the commander's own leadership value increases by an additional point, helping the army hold its formation and turn defeat into victory.

Yan Qifeng refused to be outdone, gripping her sword tightly and issuing a loud command.

As her words fell, the Feather Forest Army surged toward the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying like a tide.

"Ye Sha Jun Da Ying, engage!"

Therefore, before the battle began, he had conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the battlefield, understanding the terrain, enemy situation, and the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.

Effect Two: Wise Leader; when commanding troops, if a female commander holds a command position, her leadership value increases by 2 points, enhancing the army's coordination and combat efficiency.

Wei Qing sat upright on his warhorse, his demeanor calm and steady.

Currently Yan Qifeng's base leadership value is 99; the Lady skill Effect Two activates, adding 2 points, raising Yan Qifeng's leadership value to 101!

The Left Route Chief Commander received the order and departed, leading the soldiers in a brave charge, their cries of slaughter shaking the heavens.

Effect One: Valiant Lady; when a female commander awakens this skill and personally faces the enemy, her individual martial value increases by 5 points, displaying valor no less than that of men.

He divided the Feather Forest Army into left, center, and right wings, each with a chief commander and a deputy commander, each responsible for a sector of the battlefield.

He understood that as commander-in-chief, he needed not only brave martial prowess but also a calm mind and outstanding strategic vision.

However, this was merely one link in Wei Qing's strategic layout.

While the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying was pinned down by the left-wing troops, he swiftly ordered the center and right wings to launch a pincer attack, striking the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying from both sides.

At the same time, that elite cavalry unit charged like a tiger descending the mountain, straight for the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's rear.

At this moment, having rushed out of the camp, Yan Qifeng, who was overseeing the overall situation, also displayed her extraordinary military talent.

Facing the Feather Forest Army's pincer assault, she quickly adjusted tactics, dividing the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying into two parts: one to meet the Feather Forest Army's center and right wings, the other to rush to the rear to counter that elite cavalry unit.

The two armies clashed fiercely on the battlefield, cries of slaughter shaking the heavens.

Wei Qing and Yan Qifeng continually adjusted tactics and troop deployments to cope with the ever-changing battlefield.

Wei Qing, relying on his rich battlefield experience and excellent coordination skills, perceived the enemy situation, responded flexibly, at times concentrating forces to breach enemy lines, at times dispersing them to confuse the opponent.

At the same time, he skillfully used terrain and numerical superiority to suppress the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying.

Yan Qifeng likewise refused to be outdone, relying on the meticulousness and keen perception unique to women to discern every detail on the battlefield.

Moreover, she was exceptionally adept at seizing battle opportunities, judging the battlefield situation and promptly adjusting tactics and troop deployments.

Under her command, the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying, though hastily engaging, was at a disadvantage.

yet it stubbornly resisted, causing considerable trouble for the Feather Forest Army.

However, at the crucial moment, Wei Qing once again seized a subtle opportunity.

He noticed a temporary gap in the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's left flank and decisively ordered that elite cavalry unit to launch a surprise attack.

The cavalry unit swept through the gap like lightning, straight for the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's rear.

This sudden assault caught the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying off guard.

Under the cavalry's ferocious onslaught, the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's left flank collapsed rapidly.

Yan Qifeng fought desperately, but ultimately could not reverse the defeat.

Under the Feather Forest Army's fierce assault, the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp's frontline defenses gradually collapsed.

At this time, Wei Qing gradually suppressed Yan Qifeng before the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp.

And he did not continue to pursue the victory.

The Feather Forest Army's strength, compared to the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying, was ultimately at a disadvantage.

Moreover, this time the aim was merely to take advantage of the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying's lax moment for a single strike.

It was not a head‑on confrontation with the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying.

Wei Qing well knew that the situation remained extremely grave at this moment.

Thus, he caught sight of soldiers continuously streaming out of the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp, and of Feather Forest Army troops gradually becoming entwined with the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying.

He understood in his heart that there could be no further delay.

Otherwise, once the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying within the Ye Sha Jun Da Ying camp had fully prepared, it would be difficult to withdraw from the battlefield later.

Therefore, Wei Qing pondered for a moment, then launched several more fierce attacks, pushing the Night Kill Army back into the camp.

However, Wei Qing did not become complacent because of this.

"The main force of the Feather Forest Army, retreat immediately!"

Taking advantage of the chaos in Ye Sha Jun Da Ying, he decisively gave the order.

"Notify Generals Huo Qubing and Ran Min to lead the Feather Forest Cavalry and cover the main army's withdrawal!"

At the same time, he turned to the personal guards beside him and solemnly ordered.

Upon hearing this, the personal guards immediately spurred their horses and galloped away.

Soon after, Huo Qubing and Ran Min had already shaken off the entangling Night Kill Army.

Leading the Feather Forest Cavalry, they rushed to the front of the camp.

They wore battle armor, held sharp blades, and their eyes gleamed like torches.

"The main force of the army is currently withdrawing."

"You lead the Feather Forest Cavalry to cover the army's safe withdrawal; make sure no one is left behind."

Wei Qing stepped forward and said in a low voice.

"I, the subordinate, accept the command!"

Huo Qubing and Ran Min responded in unison.

Their voices were resonant and powerful, revealing firm conviction.

Immediately, the two turned and led the Feather Forest Cavalry charging onto the battlefield.

The Feather Forest Cavalry were like a bolt of lightning tearing through the night sky, the sound of hooves shaking heaven and earth, dust flying up.

Under the leadership of Huo Qubing and Ran Min, the Feather Forest Cavalry displayed unmatched bravery and daring.

They brandished their weapons; each charge was as unstoppable as a thunderous force of immense weight.

The Night Kill Army, already suffering terribly under Wei Qing's suppression in front of the camp, suffered successive defeats under the Feather Forest Cavalry's fierce assault; their formation was completely thrown into disarray, and the soldiers fled in panic in all directions.

Meanwhile, the Feather Forest Cavalry pursued relentlessly, delivering a deadly blow to the enemy.

(End of chapter)